Sweethearts Conversation Hearts have been a part of people's lives for over 100 years — minus that one year they went on hiatus — and they have a bit of a storied past. Here's everything you don't know about Sweethearts Conversation Hearts.
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While acai bowls are undoubtedly nutritious, the commercially-prepared ones (now even available at Costco!) tend to be loaded with sugar. If you'd like to enjoy a homemade acai bowl that's as nutritious as it is delicious, there is a way to circumvent the sugar problem.
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There are numerous McDonald's menu hacks that one can employ to their order, and even some items a customer can order that aren't necessarily listed on the menu.
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One thing that most people, coffee pros and amateurs alike, have believed for decades is that using a lot of finely ground beans will result in a nice, strong cup of coffee. Well, what do you know, it seems science has proven us wrong once again.
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From Sopranos star James Gandolfini to flamboyant piano virtuoso Liberace, read on to find out about the final meals eaten by these and other celebrities.
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RIP, Mr. Peanut. It may come as news to some of you that this ancient advertising icon was, in fact, still alive up until just a few days ago. At the venerable age of 104, he passed away in a tragic accident.
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The identity of Costco's suppliers is an open secret to loyal customers whose households are stocked full of Kirkland Signature items. What company is behind Kirkland coffee?
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Cows dot Ben & Jerry's containers and promotional materials, and they've said that their ice cream is the result of "happy cows." Well — that last bit isn't true anymore, because they're dropping the wording for good.
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As overwhelming as the plastic pollution problem might be, Coca-Cola isn't about to say goodbye to the plastic bottle anytime soon. This doesn't necessarily mean Coke is throwing its hands up in apathy, though. According to Coke, it's all about what consumers want.
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If you've never lived in the South, you may not be familiar with Krystal, but it so happens that they are the nation's second-oldest fast food chain — only White Castle has seniority. But Krystal is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may soon cede the fast-food slider field to its northern rival.
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If you visit Chicago, there are several things you absolutely must do: stroll the Magnificent Mile, catch a Cubs game, and order one of the city's signature Chicago dogs. There is also one thing you should absolutely not do: ask for ketchup with your hot dog.
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As America falls deeper in love with chicken, the number of chicken chains seems to be growing by the day.
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Girl Scout cookies are an institution in American food lore, and between the hype, celebrity endorsements, and our own driving need to get our hands on the seasonal treats, we might be forgiven for not bothering to find out just who's benefiting when we buy all those boxes of Thin Mints.
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If you ever order a margarita in a bar or restaurant, chances are you're going to be asked two questions: frozen or on the rocks? Salt or no salt? You should, unless you're on a strict low-sodium diet, always say yes when asked if you want a margarita with a salted rim.
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Tapioca flour, which comes from crushed cassava root, is a versatile ingredient that has the ability to put a spring in the step of wheat-free cakes, cookies, and breads. What if your recipe calls for some tapioca flour, but you're fresh out?
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Because avocados have a mild flavor when they are at their peak ripeness, this green superfood is happy to lend its texture to more robust flavors like chocolate or lime, which can then occupy center stage as the star of a showstopping dessert.
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On one hand, just about every microwave has a button designated 'popcorn.' On the other hand, nearly every bag of microwave popcorn tells you in the instructions that you should absolutely NOT use your microwave's popcorn button. So which one should you believe?
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If you go shopping for some dragon fruit, you'll probably notice pretty quickly that it's not the cheapest fruit in the produce section. What's up with dragon fruit's high price, and is this cool looking and mildly sweet fruit even worth it?
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American fast food restaurants are extremely popular in China. Even though they face stiff competition from up-and-coming Chinese fast food companies, American brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and McDonald's still lead the pack.
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Two Buck Chuck: It's fun to say and can be fun to drink, at least if you're not a wine snob who won't touch anything under $50 a bottle. So what enables TJ's to make and sell its wines so cheaply? It seems parent company Bronco Wine has implemented a number of cost-saving measures.
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Pizza crust might traditionally be made of a wheat flour-based dough, but that doesn't mean outsider pizza crusts can't be a hit with the masses. Case in point? Trader Joe's cauliflower pizza crust. What is it all about, anyway?
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When you think of the wine selection at Trader Joe's, the first thing that probably springs to mind is the chain's infamous "Two-Buck Chuck" line (whose price is now actually four bucks). $4 is still a steal, of course, but taste testing notes on the wines ranges from "delicious" to "terrible."
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If you've used your Instant Pot to make steamed dumplings, veggies, or fish, though, you may have been disappointed with the results. Thankfully, there is a must-have accessory that will make all your steamy dreams come true.
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Don't you need some special equipment for to make a panini, like a panini press? No worries. Even if you have no panini press — nor the funds and/or counter space to add one to your kitchen collection — you can still make the perfect panini as long as you have a pair of cast-iron skillets.
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The next time you visit your local fast food joint, and you happen to like the service, you might want to take the opportunity to compliment the staff — because chances are, you're not likely to see that person again when you return.
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If you're the super-ambitious type and you want to spend hours and hours preparing an elaborate snack stadium, hey, more power to you. If instead, you'd prefer to spend your time hanging out with friends and watching the game, these appetizers are quick, easy, and only take three ingredients.
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Burger King has done a lot of dumb things over the years, but there may be one Whopper of a weird idea that was just more bizarre than all the rest.
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